Yesterday, I described some of the types of preschool curricula that parents may encounter when they are going through the process of choosing a preschool for their toddler.
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When you are trying to decide which preschool is the best fit for your toddler, keep in mind that not all preschools are created equal. There are multiple types of preschools, each with its own underlying philosophy. Here are a few examples of the different types of preschools that are out there.
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14 May 2012 02:40 PM
Recently, it dawned on me that at some point in the future Dylan will not be spending all of his days at home with me. Preschool is a topic that I have not yet given much thought, so it is time for me to learn what it is all about.
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12 May 2012 08:19 PM
On a recent trip to the library, one of the books that Dylan picked out is "Olivia", by Ian Falconer. He has asked me to read that book to him so many times that I have lost track.
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08 May 2012 07:59 PM
The other day while we were at the playground, Dylan and I received a wonderful compliment. A woman who was playing with her little girl on the swing next to the swing where I was playing with Dylan remarked that he seemed to have quite a large vocabulary for someone who is two and a half years old.
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07 May 2012 06:58 PM
Last month, I discussed the importance of routines for toddlers and their parents. In that same post, I mentioned that within the structure of your days there is plenty of room for freedom.
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05 May 2012 10:07 AM
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how Dylan was going through some tough adjustments as he became a big brother. Now that Blake is almost seven weeks old, we have all had a chance to get used to the way our family is now and things are settling down a bit.
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04 May 2012 08:35 PM
The other day, I had planned to go to the grocery store. Lately, I have been taking the boys to a playground near the grocery store for a few hours before going shopping. That arrangement has made everyone happy and makes for a fun day trip because it is about a 45 minute drive in each direction.
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30 Apr 2012 11:33 PM
There's nothing like spending time with a toddler to remind you how extraordinary the seemingly ordinary things in life are when you see them through the eyes of a child. The other day, I was at the mall with my boys.
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30 Apr 2012 09:20 AM
One of the wonderful things about having a toddler is that you are constantly entertained by their antics. Even before they can speak, they are communicating and showing their personalities. Get these little quirks on video or photo now, while you still can.
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